The Guide to Advancement is the official source for administering advancement in all Boy Scouts of America programs: Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, Venturing, and Sea Scouts. It replaces the Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures and Advancement and Recognition Policies and Procedures, which are no longer valid. This updated edition includes Frequently Asked Questions, Internet Advancement Highlights, and a helpful Appendix.
New in this edition:

Announcement regarding the new Sustainability merit badge, which became available on July 15, 2013